bass guitar from “respect” by aretha franklin | ToneDB

respect

aretha franklin

bass guitar

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Tone Profile

The bass tone is warm, round, and supportive, laying a solid foundation for the song's groove. It's a classic Motown-esque bass sound, thick but not muddy, with a subtle presence that helps it cut through the mix.

Production Credits

Producer: Jerry Wexler

Engineer: Tom Dowd

Recorded at: Atlantic Studios (New York, NY)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Precision Bass

Amp: Ampeg B-15

Recording Notes

  • The bass was likely recorded with the amp in a relatively dead room to avoid excessive reflections.
  • A direct input signal may have been blended with the amp's signal for added clarity and punch.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a flatwound or roundwound strings on a P-Bass.
  • Roll off some of the high frequencies on the bass using the tone knob.
  • Use a subtle amount of compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
  • If using an amp simulator, choose one that emulates the characteristics of an Ampeg B-15.

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